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Hydrate occurrences in the Namibe Basin, offshore Namibia

2009; Geological Society of London; Volume: 319; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1144/sp319.6

2041-4927

Roger Swart,

Geological formations and processes

Abstract Seismic data has long suggested the presence of methane hydrates offshore Namibia. The seismic data shows the presence of well-developed bottom-simulating reflectors which can be mapped over a large area. A recent seabed coring programme has confirmed the presence of hydrates in the Namibe Basin. The hydrates appear to be associated with slump features and are a drilling hazard as well as a potential resource. The methane hydrate appears to originate from both biogenic and thermogenic sources.